7. Lolagi Visinia Hand-off to Patrick Osbourne

In a titanic battle between two of New Zealand's big boys, it was Auckland's youthful cast that managed to overcome Canterbury in this weekend's ITM Cup encounter.

Lolagi Visinia once again starred for the victors, showing precisely why he's regarded as a strong rising talent in the sport and pitching in with this massive fend-off of Patrick Osborne before gliding over for a try.

As well as an excellent piece of attacking skill, the commentator's reaction is also inspired.

6. Duane Vermeulen Tag-Teamed by Wallabies Defence

At the international standard, it's difficult enough trying to make a go of things against one defender, but giant Duane Vermeulen had the unfortunate honour of coming a cropper against multiple Wallabies on Saturday.

The South African No. 8 found the test of James Horwill and James Slipper a little too trying and, even weighing in excess of 18 stone, was easily bested by Ewen McKenzie's duo.

5. Mathieu Bastareaud Teaches Trucking 101

There aren't many centres in world rugby who look more out of place in the position than the mammoth Mathieu Bastareaud, but the Frenchman showed glimpses of why he's an asset there during Toulon's loss to Oyonnax.

Conrad Barnard found out firsthand just what Bastareaud brings to the role but eventually had the last laugh as the Top 14 giants were dethroned.